M&A Environment in 2012

A strong Canadian dollar means our neighbors to the north will continue to look to the U.S. for opportunistic plays, while American companies look to the north for increased sales penetration. International firms will look to further expand into the U.S. market with opportunities to purchase middle-market companies that are weary from the last three and a half years of an ailing economy. Distressed business opportunities abound, and expect powerhouses such as Inteplast and AEP to continue to make moves. Acquisitions will continue from Brazil, India, China, and Russia as companies from these areas look to acquire technology and intellectual property necessary to fuel their bustling economies, as well as gain a foothold in America.